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* MIYARES, Daniel. That Neighbor Kid. illus. by Daniel Miyares. 32p. ebook available. S. & S. May 2017. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781481449793. PreS-Gr 2--The illustrations tell the story in this [...]

* HOLUB, Joan. Little Red Writing. illus. by Melissa Sweet. 36p. Chronicle. Oct. 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-81187869-2. K-Gr 2--Written with wit, humor, and puns galore, this fractured fair), tale [...]

KOSTER, Gloria. Little Red Ruthie: A Hanukkah Tale, illus. by Sue Eastland. 32p. Albert Whitman. Aug. 2017. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780807546468. K-Gr 2--An amusing twist on 'Little Red Riding Hood' [...]

KOFFSKY, Ann D. Judah Maccabee Goes to the Doctor, illus. by Talitha Shipman. 32p. Apples & Honey. Aug. 2017. Tr $17.95. ISBN 9781681155227. PreS-Gr 1--Judah Maccabee, the hero of Hanukkah, [...]

EHRENBERG, Pamela. Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas. illus. by Anjan Sarkar. 40p. Farrar. Oct. 2017. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780374304447. PreS-Gr 1--Cultures merge in this holiday story about a boy with [...]

GLASER, Linda. Way Too Many Latkes: A Hanukkah in Chelm. illus. by Aleksandar Zolotic. 32p. Kar-Ben. Aug. 2017. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781512420920; pap. $7.99. ISBN 9781512420937. K-Gr 2-Faigel, the best [...]

EVANS, Lezlie. Finding Christmas, illus. by Yee Von Chan. 32p. Albert Whitman. Oct. 2017. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780807524336. PreS-Gr 1--In a little burrow in the woods, three animal friends are [...]

DALY, Jude. Six Blind Mice and an Elephant, illus. by Jude Daly. 28p. Otter-Barry. Jun. 2017. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781910959428. PreS-Gr 1-In this story based on a familiar Indian fable, [...]

* SIMLER, Isabelle. The Blue Hour. tr. from French, illus. by Isabelle Simler. 42p. Eerdmans. Feb! 2017. Tr $19. ISBN 9780802854889. K-Gr 3--This stunning ode to the 'blue hour' celebrates [...]

LEWIS, Emma. The Museum of Me. illus. by Emma Lewis. 48p. Tate. Oct. 2016. Tr $17.95. ISBN 9781849764148. K-Gr 2--The concept of a museum is explored through the eyes of [...]

LIGHT, Steve. Lucky Lazlo. illus. by Steve Light. 32p. Candlewick. Dec. 2016. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780763688257. K-Gr 2--Young Lazio buys his lady love a red rose, which is stolen by [...]

GOMI, Tari. Presents Through the Window. illus. by Tari Gonri. 36p. Chronicle. Sept. 2016. Tr$15.99. ISBN9781452151380. PreS-Gr 1--In this picture book, a nontraditional Santa arrives by helicopter on Christmas Eve [...]

ELSCHNER, Geraldine. retel. The Three Kings: The Journey of the Magi. tr. from German by Kathryn Bishop. 32p. reprods. Minedition. Oct. 2016. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9789888341269. K-Gr 2--Following the publication [...]

BARASH, Chris. Is It Hanukkah Yet? illus. by Alessandra Psacharopulo. 32p. Albert Whitman. Oct. 2015. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780807533840. PreS-Gr 2--A simple rhyming holiday book that celebrates the coming of [...]

ADLER, David A. Hanukkah Cookies with Sprinkles. illus. by Jeffrey Ebbeler. 32p. Apple & Honey Pr. 2015. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781681155005. LC 2014026408. K-Gr 2--When young Sara sees an elderly [...]

* JACKSON, Richard. This Beautiful Day. illus. by Suzy Lee. 40p. S. & S./Atheneum. Aug. 2017. Tr $15.99. ISBN 9781481441391. PreS-Gr 1-A dark and stormy morning cannot dampen the spirits [...]

LAGERLOF, Selma. The Wonderful Adventures of Nils. adapted by Kochka. illus. by Olivier Latyk. 64p. ebook available, words & pictures. Sept. 2016. Tr $19.95. ISBN 9781910277195. PreS-Gr 2--Adapted and handsomely [...]

PICHARD, Alexandra. Pen Pals, illus. by Alexandra Pichard. 48p. S. & S./Aladdin. Jan. 2017. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781481472487. K-Gr 2--Oscar, an ant, and Bill, an octopus, exchange letters during the [...]

NEWMAN, Leslea. Here Is the World: A Year of Jewish Holidays. illus. by Susan Gal. 48p. glossary. Abrams. 2014. RTE $18.95. ISBN 9781419711855. LC 2013029463. PreS-K-With a warm, sing-song patter [...]

KIMMEL, Eric A. Simon and the Bear. illus. by Matthew Trueman. 40p. Disney-Hyperion. 2014. RTE $16.99. ISBN 9781423143550. K-Gr 2--Combining elements of the classic immigrant tale with magical realism and […]

PINKWATER, Daniel. Beautiful Yetta's Hanukkah Kitten. Yiddish tr. by Yael Strom. Spanish tr. by Alicia Padron and Guillermo Casallo. illus. by Jill Pinkwater. 32p. Feiwel & Friends. Oct. 2014. Tr [...]

GRAVES, Keith. The Monsterator. illus. by Keith Graves. 40p. Roaring Brook/Neal Porter Bks. Aug. 2014. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781596438552. LC 2013016728. K-Gr 2--In this fiendishly fun novelty book, Master Edgar [...]

MAIZES, Sarah. On My Way to School. illus. by Michael Paraskevas. 40p. ebook available. Walker. Jul. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780802737007; lib. ed. $17.89. ISBN 9780802737083. LC 2013039131. PreS-Gr 1--This [...]

* IAN, Janis. The Tiny Mouse. illus, by Ingrid and Dieter Schubert. 32p. w/CD. Lemniscaat. 2013. Tr $21.95. ISBN 9781935954309. PreS-Gr 1--Based on the first children's song written by the [...]

MCDERMOTT, Gerald. Jabuti the Tortoise: A Trickster Tale from the Amazon. illus. by author. unpaged. notes. CIP. Harcourt. Sept. 2001. RTE $16. ISBN 0-15-200496-3. LC 00-11977. K-Gr 2--Jabuti the tortoise [...]

BUNTING, Eve. Gleam and Glow. illus. by Peter Sylvada. 32p. CIP. Harcourt. Sept. 2001. RTE $16. ISBN 0-15-202596-0. LC 00-10005. Gr 2-4--With her noted skill in presenting difficult topics with [...]

RUSH, Barbara. The Jewish Year: Celebrating the Holidays. 176p. illus. photos. reprods. CIP. Stewart, Tabori & Chang. 2001. Tr $35. ISBN 1-58479-030-X. LC 00-029718. Gr 9 Up--This beautifully constructed guide [...]

MCCAIN, Becky Ray. Nobody Knew What to Do: A Story about Bullying. illus. by Todd Leonardo. unpaged. CIP. Albert Whitman. 2001. PLB $14.95. ISBN 0-8075-5711-0. LC 00-010520. K-Gr 3--Best suited [...]

GOLDIN, Barbara Diamond. A Mountain of Blintzes. illus. by Anik McGrory. unpaged. CIP. Harcourt/Gulliver. Apr. 2001. RTE $16. ISBN 0-15-201902-2. LC 00-8856. PreS-Gr 2--A delightful and satisfying tale celebrating the [...]

EMERMAN, Ellen. Is It Shabbos Yet? illus. by Tova Leff. unpaged. Hachai. 2001. Tr $9.95. ISBN 1-929628-02-1. LC 00-104145. PreS-K--Malkie spends the day helping her mother clean, shop, cook, and [...]

VAN WERT, Faye. Empty Pockets. illus. by author. unpaged. CIP. Greene Bark. 2000. Tr $16.95. ISBN 1-88085-161-X. LC 00-13242. PreS-Gr 1--Little Stevie likes to collect things like stones to chew [...]

KUSHNER, Lawrence & Karen Kushner. Because Nothing Looks Like God. illus. by Dawn W. Majewski. unpaged. CIP. Jewish Lights. 2001. Tr $16.95. ISBN 1-58023-092-X. LC 00-009625. PreS-Gr 2--This gentle book [...]

AGASSI, Martine. Hands Are Not for Hitting. illus. by Marieka Heinlen. 35p. further reading. CIP. Free Spirit. 2000. pap. $10.95. ISBN 1-57542-077-5. LC 00-022627. PreS-Gr 1--This title offers youngsters an [...]

ROSEN, Michael J. The Blessing of the Animals. illus. by author. 87p. CIP. Farrar. 2000. Tr $15. ISBN 0-374-30838-1. LC 99-34323. Gr 3-6--In an accessible and thought-provoking way, Rosen broaches [...]

SCHWARTZ, Ellen. Jesse's Star. illus. by Kirsti. 108p. CIP. Orca. 2000. pap. $4.50. ISBN 1-55143-143-2. LC 00-100931. Gr 2-4--Jesse thinks it's dumb that his teacher wants him to find out [...]

PROSE, Francine. The Demons' Mistake: A Story from Chelm. illus. by Mark Podwal. unpaged. CIP. Greenwillow. 2000. Tr $15.95. ISBN 0-688-17565-1; PLB $15.89. ISBN 0-688-17566-X. LC 99-056245. Gr 1-3--To tell [...]

KIMMELMAN, Leslie. Dance, Sing, Remember: A Celebration of Jewish Holidays. illus. by Ora Eitan. 34p. score. CIP. HarperCollins. Oct. 2000. Tr $18.95. ISBN 0-06-027725-4; PLB $18.89. ISBN 0-06-027726-2. LC 98-12699. [...]

PRESSLER, Miriam. Anne Frank: A Hidden Life. tr. from German by Anthea Bell. 176p. photos. bibliog. chron. index. notes. CIP. Dutton. 2000. Tr $15.99. ISBN 0-525-46330-5. LC 99-089604. Gr 9 [...]

ROSEMAN, Kenneth. Until the Messiah Comes. 145p. (Do-It-Yourself Jewish Adventure Series). illus. maps. reprods. glossary. CIP. UAHC. 1999. pap. $7.95. ISBN 0-8074-0706-2. LC 99-26328. Gr 6.8--Though the series format invokes [...]

ROSS, Kathy. Make Yourself a Monster!: A Book of Creepy Crafts. illus. by Sharon Hawkins Vargo. 45p. CIP. Millbrook. 1999. PLB $22.90. ISBN 0-7613-1556-X. LC 98-50751. Gr 2-5--An above-average instructional [...]

OLALEYE, Isaac O. In the Rainfield: Who Is the Greatest? illus. by Ann Grifalconi. unpaged. Scholastic/Blue Sky. 2000. RTE $16.95. ISBN 0-590-48363-3. LC 97-39861. K-Gr 2--In this compelling Nigerian tale, [...]

WRIGHT, Jill. Minnie's Tea Party. photos. by author. illus. by Simon David. unpaged. CIP. Starry Puddle. 1999. Tr $12.95. ISBN 0-9672839-0-6; pap. $8. ISBN 0-9672839-1-4. LC 99-72925. K-Gr 2--Minnie's whimsical [...]

AHN, Somin. One Minute. illus. by Somin Ahn. 36p. ebook available. Chronicle. Nov. 2016. Tr $15.99. ISBN 9781452155647. PreS-Gr 1--At once charming and mildly troubling, this debut picture book from [...]

UNGAR, Richard. Yitzi and the Giant Menorah. illus. by Richard Ungar. 32p. Tundra. Sept. 2016. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781770498129. K-Gr 2--This Hanukkah story takes place in the fabled Polish town [...]

DUVALL, John. The Great Spruce. illus. by Rebecca Gibbon. 40p. Putnam. Oct. 2016. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780399160844. K-Gr 2--In this picture book debut, the author addresses a subject close to [...]

CASEY, Dawn, retel. Babushka. illus. by Amanda Hall. 32p. Good Bks. Sept. 2016. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781680991888. K-Gr 2--A retelling of the traditional Russian Christmas tale in which an old [...]

BERNARD, Felix. Walking in a Winter Wonderland. illus. by Tim Hopgood. 32p. Holt. Sept. 2016. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781627793049. PreS-Gr 1--This festive picture book is illustrator Hopgood's second offering incorporating [...]

OFANANSKY, Allison. How It's Made: Torah Scroll. photos by Eliyahu Alpem. 32p. Apple & Honey. Aug. 2016. Tr $15.95. ISBN 9781681155166. Gr 1-4--This handsomely produced introduction to the making of [...]

LLOYD, Megan Wagner. Finding Wild, illus. by Abigail Halpin. 32p. Knopf. May 2016. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781101932810. K-Gr 2--Inspiring children to claim the 'wild' where they can find it, this [...]

* GOTTESFELD, Jeff. The Tree in the Courtyard: Looking Through Anne Frank's Window. illus. by Peter McCarty. 40p. ebook available. Knopf. 2016. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780385753975. Gr 2-4--A horse chestnut [...]